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Forward Sanford Joins Everblades

Monday, February 1st
Forward Sanford Joins Everblades

ESTERO, Fla. - Florida Everblades General Manager Craig Brush along with Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Brad Ralph announced on Monday that forward Cole Sanford has agreed to terms for the 2020-21 season.

Sanford, 25, spent the last four years with the University of Alberta in USports of Canada. Over four seasons, the forward appeared in 88 games and accumulated 97 total points. His best season was in 2018-19, where he notched 14 goals and 25 assists (39 points) in 28 games. 

The Vernon, British Columbia native previously played in the ECHL with the Colorado Eagles in 2016-17. Sanford appeared in 19 games with the Eagles and totaled 15 points (7g-8a). 

Prior to turning pro, Sanford played in the Western Hockey League in Canada from 2012 to 2016 with the Medicine Hat Tigers and Regina Pats. 

The Everblades continue their 5-game homestand against the Orlando Solar Bears on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Hertz Arena. For this Friday’s game, purchase two Premium Level seats, two “Dam” Buckets by New Amsterdam Vodka and two Autographed Season Programs for just $39! Visit online at www.FloridaEverblades.com/239. Also, kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entrée at the newly renovated Breakaway Sports Pub, located inside Hertz Arena! For tickets to the game on Feb. 5, click HERE

Florida and Orlando will tangle again on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Hertz Arena. Stop by our Saturday Tailgate presented by Joia Spirit with Live Music performed by James Prather outside Hertz Arena from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! For tickets to the game on Feb. 6, clickHERE.

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JOIN THE FUN Become a member of the Florida Everblades family by securing a great seat location and big savings with a Blades 365 Membership! Purchase a new Ticket Package or Flexible Voucher Package for the Blades 2020-21 season and receive a $20 gift card to Ford’s Garage along with an Everblades tote bag! To view the Blades 365 Membership savings, benefits and options click HERE.Discounted Group Packages are also available for Groups of 10 or more! To reserve your group for an upcoming home game, call or text the Everblades Front Office at (239) 948-7825.Make it a Suite Night with the Blades! There is one Luxury Suite and one Party Suite available at a limited number of Everblades home games this season. For the latest availability on Suites, call or text (239) 948-7825.Everblades put the FUN in FUNdraising! There is no handling of money or tickets and no limit to the amount of money your group can make with the Blades easy-to-run online Fundraiser! For more information, or to reserve a Fundraiser Night at an Everblades regular season home game, call or text (239) 948-7825. JOIN THE BROADCASTSWatch every Florida Everblades game on the new home for ECHL hockey at FloHockey.TV. Listen to the exciting game action on the Everblades Broadcast Network at WJBX News, Talk & More on 104.3 FM, 101.5 FM and AM 770, plus online at wjbxnewstalk.comJOIN THE CONVERSATIONStay up to date by following the Florida Everblades on Social Media with all the latest news, scores and promotions on FacebookInstagramLinkedInTiktok, and Twitter.  

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